A phenomenological study of vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers working with children in a place of safety in the Western Cape.
Abstract (Summary)
The aim of this study was to investigate vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers working with children in residential care, who were victims of sexual abuse or assault. The objectives of the study were to determine the occurrence of vicarious trauma among caregivers working with victims of sexual abuse or assault
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School:University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
School Location:South Africa
Source Type:Master's Thesis
Keywords:nursing south africa western cape psychological aspects nurse and patient countertransference psychology
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Date of Publication:01/01/2005